Make no mistake, this is an intricate game. It involves a level of X’s and O’s that I don’t believe you’ll find in any other sport. So many games are won and lost based on the chess match coaches play every week. For every offensive play call that exploits a defensive weakness, there’s a corresponding response to eliminate said weakness.

At the same time, there are basic offensive concepts that have been used for years, and quite often it really does come down to “our guys are better than your guys, so we win.”

The other day I was having a discussion with my 12-year-old and 10-year old sons as they watched me review some 2017 Chiefs film. They asked to see a big play, so I showed them Tyreek Hill’s 70-yard touchdown against the Jets in Week 13.

After watching that play, my oldest son asked a simple but insightful question: “What are those guys supposed to do when Kelce and Hill are on the same...